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Attraction of the Week: Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence

Attraction of the Week: Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence

I learned from my sister (a long time Massachusetts resident) years ago that the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence is considered to be the best zoo in the Greater Boston region. Even though ...

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A Winter Wonderland: Snow Blankets Sedona’s Stunning Red Rocks

A Winter Wonderland: Snow Blankets Sedona’s Stunning Red Rocks

One of my most memorable experiences since moving to Arizona was seeing Sedona’s towering red rock formations topped with a fresh layer of snow. While these million plus year old rocks ...

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16 Festive Holiday Attractions & Activities

16 Festive Holiday Attractions & Activities

The holidays just are not the same without beautiful light displays and festive events to look forward to all season long, from the day after Thanksgiving through the New Year. While this hectic ...

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10 Relaxing Things to do in Las Vegas

10 Relaxing Things to do in Las Vegas

A vacation to Las Vegas can be a crazy, fun, and exhausting trip all rolled into one. With so much to see and do, insane crowds, seemingly endless walking, noisy ads distracting your every move, ...

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Attraction of the Week: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Attraction of the Week: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, home to the world’s largest travertine bridge, is one of the most unusual and mesmerizing parks I’ve encountered out West. Located in between the tiny ...

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12 Fabulous Hikes in Flagstaff

12 Fabulous Hikes in Flagstaff

Flagstaff is considered by many to be one of the top destinations in the West for outdoor recreation. After relocating to the region and hiking and heavily exploring the city and surrounding natural ...

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The Griffith Observatory: The Best Views of the Hollywood Sign in L.A.

The Griffith Observatory: The Best Views of the Hollywood Sign in L.A.

The famous Hollywood sign – it’s really just letters spelling out the name of a town on the side of a mountain. Nevertheless, due to its’ repeated presence in pop culture, the ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo in Vegas

Attraction of the Week: The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo in Vegas

One of the most relaxing things to do in Sin City, which many visitors unfortunately are unaware of, is to take a stroll through the Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo Resort. The grounds of the ...

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Attraction of the Week: Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Attraction of the Week: Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Recently, Mike and I took a quick daytrip from Flagstaff to Out of Africa Wildlife Park to take advantage of a free birthday month special they were offering. This is a unique wildlife safari park ...

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Hiking Hotspot: The Jim Thompson Trail in Sedona

Hiking Hotspot: The Jim Thompson Trail in Sedona

One of Sedona’s lesser known trails is the beautiful Jim Thompson trail. When I first moved to the region, I concentrated on most of the big tourist hikes like Devil’s Bridge, West Fork, ...

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